Aiken Pickleball News

Spring League Update

Alright fellas, enough with the "shoulda, coulda, woulda" - let's make this happen! Call Jordyn before these spots are claimed.

Fellow picklers, know any guys who might be interested in joining our Men's 3.0 & Mixed Leagues? Dads, bros, partners, coworkers, cousins, uncles, neighbors, even your PT or the UPS guy - have them give her a call or shoot her a text. Don't let 'em miss out on all the fun and excitement!

When it's all said and done, we'll have 200+ participants division-wide raring to go. Meet new friends, play the sport you love, and soak up some sunshine - what could be better? Let's goooo!!

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Rita

With great sadness and the heaviest of hearts, we want to let everyone know that Rita Turner has lost her long and valiant battle with cancer. Rita always brought joy and brightness wherever she went and we will miss her tremendously.

New Holland Mennonite School

Students at the New Holland Mennonite School were presented today with paddles they designed themselves. The school also received nets for their gym from Aiken Pickleball, Inc. Thanks to Mo Garcia for heading this up.

API is committed to supporting the growth of pickleball through such initiatives as our youth pickleball, pickleball leagues, and pickleball for all.

Minutes from January Leadership Team Meeting

The minutes from the January Leadership Team Meeting have been post. Click here to read full report.

Odell Open for Drop in play tomorrow - Tuesday, June 25th

Just received word from the front desk that we can have pickleball tomorrow 9am - 415pm. Schedule as follows

9-10am - drop in play mixed levels

10am-12pm - drop in play court designation

12-2pm - court reservations

2-415pm - court reservations

Odell Weeks closed on January 9

Odell Weeks will be closed on Tuesday, January 9. They plan to reopen Wednesday, January 10 at 8:00 AM.

Gregg Park will also be closed. There is a threat of tornadoes and heavy rain.

No indoor pickleball at Odell on Sunday, August 31 and Monday Labor Day

The City’s Athletics Division has received a last-minute booking from USCA Volleyball for a clinic for their volleyball teams on Sunday, August 31. Because of this, Gym 2 will be reserved for volleyball use all day and will not be available for table tennis or pickleball on that date. Odell appreciates your understanding and flexibility as they accommodate this amazing opportunity for our young athletes to learn some new skills. Thank you.

Groovy Tuesdays

Last evening was our fourth and final Groovy Tuesday.in celebration of National Pickleball Month. This was our best yet - Six courts of free pickleball lessons - drawings for Gift Certificates and a brand new Pickleball Paddle; followed by complimentary pizza and brownies. Special thanks to Harve Mobley for organizing the clinics; Harve and Mo, our two teaching pros, for donating Gift Certificates for private and group lessons; our social committee that provided the pizza and brownies; and all the volunteers that helped with the drills that made it all possible.

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Nominations for the Aiken Pickleball Inc. Board of Directors

Nominations for the Aiken Pickleball Inc. Board of Directors will now be accepted at AikenPickleball@gmail.com through Oct. 31. Anyone interested in serving on the board of this non-profit organization should submit their name and a brief biographical statement showing prior experience with pickleball, other background that might benefit API and its board, and reasons for wanting to serve on the board.

Ideal candidates should support API’s goals of promoting competitive and social pickleball activities. They should be willing to encourage sportsmanship and camaraderie and be able to work well with other board members. They should be of good character and operate with integrity and honesty. Duties include monthly meetings and occasional special meetings. The election is scheduled for Nov. 10, and the new board members will take office in January.